Monday, April 7, 2014

God Changes Lives

". . . and declared to be the Son of God 
with power according to the Spirit of holiness,
by the resurrection from the dead."

Romans 1:4

The same power that created this world and all that is in it, is the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. That is the power of God's Spirit, also referred to as the Spirit of holiness. The resurrection declares that Jesus is indeed the Son of God in power by the resurrection. It is the same power that changes our lives by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ.

"For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance" (1 Thessalonians 1:5). We are powerless to change our own lives, but as helpless as we are, the Spirit of God is able to change any one's life through faith in Christ.

Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? If you do, the Holy Spirit has worked in your life to enable you to confess Him as Lord (1 Corinthians 12:3). You know that Jesus is indeed the Son of God and His resurrection proves it. According to the Bible, you are saved from the condemnation of your sin (Romans 8:1).

The resurrection proves that God our Father accepted the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our sins. The same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is the same Holy Spirit who changes lives.

Father, we praise You for changing our lives by the Holy Spirit, through the power that raised Jesus from the dead. Amen.